JACKSON, Miss.–Some of the coldest air in 40 years-you’ve probably heard that a lot Monday morning. But, warm weather will be back just a quickly as the cold air hit. In the meantime, it is imperative that you make sure ou keep warm, without starting a fire in your home.
Some of the temps Monday morning were accompanied by really cold real feel temps.
Tupelo 17; Jackson 23; Greenwood 19 (Wind Chill 4); Greenville 29 (Wind Chill 17); Brookhaven 23 (Wind Chill 17); Natchez 25 (Wind Chill 12) 12; Meridian 16; Hattiesburg 15; Biloxi 33
North Mississippi was expected to hit single digit temps Tuesday morning, with 7 degrees forecast for Tupelo and Southaven possibly reaching as low as 5.
Central Mississippi was expected to see 12 for the low and south Mississippi is not immune to the cold weather either. Hattiesburg is expected to see 11 degrees Tuesday morning, with Biloxi at 22.
The coast was the only area expected to be well above freezing for daytime highs both Monday and Tuesday, while the rest of the state was expected not only to not make it above freezing, but possibly to stay in the 20s both days.
All areas were under hard freeze warnings and wind chill advisories.
By the time Wednesday and Thursday get here, though, temps take an upward turn. North Miss. might possibly see some freezing rain Wednesday and Thursday, but the rest of the state was expected to warm up, with 50s and 60s possible by friday.
Remember to wrap your pipes if you haven’t already. Leave water dripping to keep it from freezing. Make sure your car has plenty of antifreeze.
Check on your neighbors, especially the elderly. Make sure you and they have a safe way to keep warm. Preferably, do not use space heaters for long periods and keep anything that could burn well away from them. Never use a stove to heat your house.
When you go outside, bundle up. Wear layers of clothing.
The cold weather will end, so brace yourself for the next couple of days and especially nights before the arctic blast moves on out.
